The Real Reason Dogs STARE at You Is Surprising

In today's video titled "The Real Reason Dogs STARE at You Is Surprising," we delve into the intriguing world of dog behavior to uncover the truth behind their persistent gazes. Have you ever caught your dog staring at you and wondered, "What are they thinking?" or "Are they trying to tell me something?" You're in the perfect spot! We guide you through the reasons behind your dog's stares, from seeking attention and expressing love to showing curiosity about your actions. By the end of this video, you'll understand the silent messages your dog is sending you and how to respond to them with empathy and love. Whether it's deciphering their looks of affection or recognizing when they need guidance, we equip you with the knowledge to strengthen the bond between you and your loyal companion.
00:00 Intro
1:19 Attention-Seeking
3:50 Expressing Affection
4:50 Curious Stares
5:58 Guarding Behavior
7:50 Signs of Confusion
8:32 Looking for Directions
9:34 Should You Stare Back at Your Dog?
#doglovers
#dogbehavior

[@ianwinton7692]

I had a jack up and till a month ago. He died . He was 18 years old. I had him from 6 weeks old . He was my little boy. He was stuck to my right leg all those years. He followed me everywhere. At night time he would go out side for a pee as l left the back door open every nite. When he came back ,he always looked around the bedroom door to see that l was there. Then he would go straight back to bed. He just wanted to know l was there. If l was awake l would say hi stimp see you in the morning mate. I cry every day, l miss him so much, he was my little boy.

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

When my dog Fatty the Bulldog died I replaced him with a new dog 2 days later.

[@loriw1234]

I'm sorry for your grief.😢

[@ana-ek7ss]

He will come visit to you once ,n while 😊

[@paulj784]

​@ana-ek7ss there's a lot of truth to this. I'm not a big believer in things not seen, but there were a series of strange coincidences that made me believe my pup Kenny stayed around for a while after he passed.

[@paige4128]

I’m so sorry… He was a part of your life for years, so I can imagine your pain. I’m the owner of a JRT and she’s literally my best friend. I don’t look forward to the day she closes her eyes. My prayers to you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@enemyofthesheeple]

Dogs a gift to mankind

[@DoggyDrifts]

Yess, They are the best!!!🐕😍

[@Freedom-iy5um]

All animals are!!

[@archie592]

Not when they kill babies, adults and other animals!!

[@annadavies6459]

They are God’s. Dogs spelt backwards ❤

[@user-yo4fr1tn2v]

The more I know humanity the most I love my dog .

[@DoggyDrifts]

I thank you for your words🥰

[@TheJuliefrom]

amen

[@cthanks8203]

If i had my druthers I would rather have my furry soul mate

[@daisyhoney3088]

It's true I love my dogs, and I want to move somewhere secure so I can adopt some dogs and cats from the humane society and give some more a home.❤

[@DiveWatcher]

I’ve said all my life…dogs are better than humans. This is an irrefutable fact and proven truth. Well said.

[@niradnagrom2356]

"I will stare at you until you do the thing I want." - my dog

[@acamacho023]

"Look at this fool, buys me food, shelters me and keeps me healthy and all i have to do is wag my tail when he gets home." is what mine thinks.

[@asiaanderson5556]

Lmmfao

[@gkumar5508]

You are

[@christineconti3317]

❤

[@blazel462]

Plus, he picks up my poop

[@LJE-B]

Right?

[@thecowboy9698]

My old lab, who waa roughly 10 years old at the time, when I had to have my wisdom teeth surgically removed in my early twenties, and in excruciating pain as a result, constantly stared at me and wouldn't leave my side for three days, except to eat and go outside to do his business, but every time, he would hurry back in and come lay next to me on the couch and would never leave my side, not until I seemed a bit better to where I was able to get up and move around, but until then, he was right by my side. He was frankly one of the best dogs I ever had. I miss him to this day, and when I think of him, I wish I had a time machine just so I could go back and have one more day to spend with him.

[@kfl611]

Your dog knew you didn't feel well and needed some comfort.

[@dianacasey6002]

It’s a blessing dogs are so cool I’m not religious but I always thought that if there was a God he or she was in a really good mood when they made dogs. I have never given dogs scraps at the table it’s so undignified. Dogs actually really like me without me having to bribe them.

[@sheilakirby5616]

DOG'S ARE ABSOLUTE PROOF OF GOD SHOWING OFF ❣️❣️❣️

[@PhilChoArt]

Yes! Dog is God backwards after all 😂

[@Maetaaaaaa]

Aww I love this comment ! Going to save this 🥹🙏🏽

[@coach2208]

Agree 100%

[@alphacentauri2506]

It's definitely love and appreciation... Our dogs are our angel companions👼❤

[@jossip1171]

Bullshit !!! It´s the mutt´s test, who is higher in the hierarchy !!!

[@jvdixie]

My dog is judging me when he stares. I just know it.

[@vijityadav13]

😂😂

[@annvong1579]

Dog doesn't judge anyone. Your dog may want something from you or want to communicate with you. Check it out!

[@jvdixie]

Just a joke. My George loves me!

[@_Jai_]

😂😂😂

[@annvong1579]

@jvdixie May be your dog in love with you 💕 .

[@impalaman9707]

I love it when dogs stare at me! It means they care! And when they stare at me, its like they can see right through my soul!🥰

[@PhilMacraken-kz9su]

they do. dogs can see more than we can imagine.

[@TheJuliefrom]

oh, they can! Guess who found out I had cancer 3 years ago (gone now luckily!): my dog! She stepped on top of my stomach and I screamed "AAOO!!!" and pushed her away, then she did it again and again, until I realised there was something wrong and I went to the doctor. There is science now proving that dogs can actually smell cancer. Unbelievable

[@tomtroy3792]

My dog stares at me because she loves me

[@robertwalker5521]

What about that neighbor guy's stare?

[@KelliC-rn9lj]

I agree

[@damiandennis3740]

No she doesn't😂

[@KelliC-rn9lj]

❤️🐶😍

[@KelliC-rn9lj]

@@damiandennis3740 Yes she does 🐶😍

[@karlmurray4479]

Your looking and thinking “ I wonder why he’s staring at.me?” Your dog’s thinking “ I wonder why he’s staring at me?”

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

They’re thinking “When are they going to the kitchen.”

[@CharlesHarpolek4vud]

Dog stare at you because you are supposed to be the leader dog that gives directions to them. When you give no directions or create no order--- it confuses the heck out of the dog and they simply sit and look at you waiting to be told what to do

[@GavinScrimgeour]

Nonsense - my dog is fluent in the art of the Jedi and uses a mind trick on me to get me to do whatever he wants. I hate this subtle form of slavery 😂

[@darrentoffan4216]

2:10 -- now that is NUCLEAR-powered cuteness...!

[@janicewood8775]

I lost my dog some time ago and miss him as he looked at me to go out around the park. It is as if he knew beforehand that he was going out. Sadly missed.

[@stephaniemurria5534]

❤❤

[@dougbenton8767]

My Rottweiler stares at me non stop. He has to be touching me at all times

[@daryljackson3430]

I would like to think that dogs pick up on human emotions and sees through our eyes into our souls .

[@jjg1501]

pick on emotions yes, staring into your soul = fantasy thinking. thinking of your dog as family = fine thinking your dog is your child = mental issues that you need to correct for your dogs sake as well as your own. youre welcome

[@annvong1579]

Your dog can be your pcp, your psychology doctor, your companion, your lover, and the beggar. He/she is just everything in your life. Also, he/ she is a very lovely animal. He/ she can see through your eyes 👀. It is a bit scary. ✨️

[@jjg1501]

@@annvong1579 if you feel that way you are mental not a dog whisperer fyi. i would suggest some really good therapy.

[@annvong1579]

@@jjg1501 I don't need therapy. Thankyou.

[@annvong1579]

I'm fine. I 'm not a dog whisper, but I talk to my dog all the time. You may say I am 🤪 . I really don't mind. So, are you talking to your dog 🐕 lately?

[@TreasureDeal]

My lil rescue wants to be on my heels or my lap all the time. He decided after 3 days that I was his person. Lol, he is insecure, and I get that, but I don't like tripping over him every time I turn around. He's my heart, and I'm so happy that I'm his person. ❤❤❤❤

[@yifruyared6461]

My beautiful dog used to stare at me out of a pure affection and love for me❤ I missed her by death 06 months ago

[@DoggyDrifts]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you shared a beautiful bond with your dog. Hold onto the love and special moments you shared ❤️🐾

[@susanpage502]

Its communication and usually it works we realise what they want or need

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..

[@Smackwater587]

It feels like they study us intently. Cats really, really do this.

[@patrickjones2843]

Me: Shifts slightly tp the side in bed. My Dog: Where are we GOING!!!

[@rocketruss3405]

I have had my rescue Chihuahua/terrier since he was one year old. He is now six. 11 pounds of energy and love. He communicates by staring, talking to me, whining, pawing and standing near what he wants. He’s a very good communicator and has figured me out, and I him. He watches me intently looking for direction. He goes everywhere with me. The depth of feelings and connection I have with my little buddy amazes me.

[@moocow8204]

sometimes I wake up in the morning and my dog is staring at my face from above

[@yostaustin]

Haha that's awesome

[@mordakie3805]

Same it’s weird

[@robertwalker5521]

Your snoring stops the moment you wake up. The pooch was considering making a "lunch decision" if the snoring & breathing both stopped!

[@barbaracarpenter1260]

My dog stares into my eyes sometimes. I tell him how much I love him and he bounces like a puppy, then goes back and lays on the couch. He's 14 years old.

[@user-vk7rn1bk6g]

My beautiful Jack russel ammo who passed in January this year omg he was human so so clever ❤️ he always sat looking at me followed me around every were I went .Still nw feel his presence jumping on bed clip clopping around are home. Miss him so so much ❤ heart broken 💔

[@DoggyDrifts]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories of your time together, and may they bring you some comfort during this difficult time.🙏

[@qhyirrghsteinne3109]

If I’m petting my dog and I stop, she’ll stare at me lol

[@AnthonyRooney-be2tx]

Eye contact my dog cat and the birds I feed its magic

[@schlattypatty4713]

My dog does the same

[@ratgirl13]

Yes, two reasons why MY dog stares at me either 1) Are you sure you want to do that? I really don’t think it’s a good idea. OR 2) What are you waiting for Miss? I’m hungry/ need a walk/ have to go out/ you’re in my seat/ where’s my snack?/Where’s my hug? Guess which one it is and behave appropriately.😂 I enjoyed the video.❤

[@DoggyDrifts]

Love how expressive your dog is! They really do have their ways of letting us know what they need-or don't approve of 😂

[@ratgirl13]

@@DoggyDrifts Yes, My dog is very judgmental he’ll even shake his head side to side slowly with what looks like a slight frown on his lips; I swear he’s the dog version of my dead auntie.🤣

[@franky-bx8t]

My staffy stares at me constantly just before dinner everytime everyday ...hypnotizing me with his eyes to make him his chicken dinner and no matter how hard i try to ignore him i just cant, i give in, he has hypnotic powers for sure

[@nadinemacv1848]

i used to call that. "The Look " it got me every time..totally irresistible.😊

[@lesliehyde]

My dear rat terror (cough, cough, I mean, terrier) has one "look" for guilt tripping and another for when he wants to go out but he pairs the look with turning in circles

[@williamklein6749]

So true. If you are keyed in to you dog you'll know there are different stares for different situations.

[@josierosie100]

I have a very affectionate Chihuahua she will sit on my lap lean into me and stare in my eyes , that’s cuddle time …I cuddle her tell her I love her she licks my nose/.. it’s the most precious thing ever

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..

[@kathleendestefano5577]

That’s how they communicate ❤

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..

[@TonyBurke100]

My Jack Russell stares at me when we're in an elevator on our mobility scooter. I'll look down and she's looking up at me as the lift descends. I'll give her a pat and then we're off on another adventure.

[@rubybackert3612]

The reason my dog stares at me is because he wants treats. It's a long story but this dog would never look you in the eye and there is a game you can play using small pieces of treats to overcome that. Now it's not only a stare but mental telepathy - stare (saying give me treats, give me treats, give me treats). Other dogs may say something else but his main stare and he will hold this stare for very long periods of time.

[@O.LEO.N]

When it comes to my dog? It's also whenever he's hungry, impatient or just really needs to go out for a walk.

[@RkR2001]

The German shepherd is probably an exception to such long stares - they are real Gaurd dogs

[@soak-and-music]

I lose at the game "who blinks first?" 🐕 😳 😅 😆

[@rubymckinley4909]

They adopt you, to teach you unconditional LOVE. Universe's secret to life.

[@skittlznt2611]

Thank you for not making me feel bad for finding the behavior creepy. 😵‍💫 I love my Boston but he is a chronic starer. It bothers me, Ngl. It can go on for hours without a break. I'm an extreme introvert so having an audience 24hrs/day is kind of traumatizing for me. I love him, I take extremely good care of him, but the staring has crossed the line. I clicked on this video to see if I could understand him better and thankfully, now I do. I can show him different ways to communicate his needs and hopefully we can find a happy medium

[@bluecollarlit]

Don't worry, be happy ...as the song said. You have a nice dog. You are fortunate.

[@elgatogordo9523]

Our 10 year old Big Girl just gives me the Doggie Jedi stare and I fold 😂 when it comes to food or treats 😋 Yes, she's a tad spoiled 🐕

[@metricdeep8856]

Soul mate interactions are nothing but positive in every way.

[@huitzi10scooby76]

My GS looks me in the eyes because he is real! Unlike most humanoids that will not!

[@sueroberts6193]

They want food, food and food! My cat does the same! He licks his lips as soon as i look back! ❤

[@DoggyDrifts]

I thank you for your words! Hope you enjoyed the video~~❤️❤️

[@annvong1579]

They stared at you because they wanted to communicate with you. They want something from you. They want to go out . They want a treat. There are many questions about them. They are interesting animals.

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..

[@annvong1579]

@@DavidGreg-wm3ke Are you talking to me or about my dog?

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

@@annvong1579 Yeah you're the one I'm talking to.

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

@@annvong1579 Oh I see someone can speak the fact here,thank you for your comment.I hope you don't mind if we get to know each other, you speak with so much wisdom.

[@annvong1579]

I came from China and moved to the US.

[@SAREL1963]

Dogs are supernaturals.i had a jack russel and she were sterilized On the Thursday she were start getting a heavy swollen stomach.On the Friday before the Vet closes she came up to me with no emotions at all Just staring at me deep in my eyes and something told me with a spirit Please Dad Help me?? So i took het to the Vet.Result. falure of organs and were put down...Till Today i see that tearfull eyes of my Jack Russel.i Loved he so much.RIP My little Mia ❤❤❤

[@ThiaFort]

I'll take a dog staring at me all day than a human staring at me for one minute. Unlike humans, dogs are not creepy.

[@sindynewman1805]

Hi Ian, I'm so sorry about Jack!!! Wow, 18 is a good long life,but it doesn't make it any easier I'm sure. It sounds like you both had a great love story like me and my little Sweetie!! Blessings

[@cthanks8203]

My dogs are family and they know this fact❤

[@delonthomas5049]

Yes they have more love than humans ❤❤

[@j.d1614]

My dog will sit with his head between his front legs on the arm of the couch watching me with those big beautiful eyes and I melt like butter in the hot sun

[@katiemilady197]

My little Pomchi knows I have panic attacks. I usually "freeze up" and she knows this. She comes up on my lap and puts her paw on me and won't take her eyes off me. If this happens while I'm standing up, she lies down on the floor by my feet and just stares. I think she's trying to comfort me or making sure I'm ok. ❤

[@SlimHisName]

My dog saved my life , while at home ,one morning going outside, an close to passing out , an all i could here was my doy ,hi pitch howling, nexts in a helicopter heading, to intensive care, we definitely don't credit them enough, an yet they look after us ,

[@PhilMacraken-kz9su]

my dog stares at me and i am at his mercy he gets what he wants from cuddles to treats. ❤❤❤❤

[@thunderchild1083]

My dog always stares at me, I love him more than anything. He won't get anything unless I want to give him it him

[@user-pu2cj3no5f]

Because you wont buy them a smartphone.People that know what dogs are thinking only need to buy 1 lottery ticket their whole life.

[@benjiebenjamin7810]

My dog is my PTSD meds ❤. So was my late parrot & precious dogs of ages ago. Critters are the best hoomans of all ❤😁.

[@DoggyDrifts]

Absolutely! Dogs can be incredibly healing and comforting ☺️❤️

[@daisyhoney3088]

I think my dogs stare because they love me.❤

[@MISTERKIC]

My dog stares and studies so much, she gulps water exactly like I do. 😅

[@tipthetube3219]

LOL, 'specially with border-collies

[@williamklein6749]

I'm retried and my BC is with me 24/7. She probably stares at me 10 hrs a day. If we aren't hiking, playing fetch or frisbee, or training she is sleeping or staring. Couldn't love her more.

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

My dogs stare at me for food 😂

[@jmjrademakers]

😂

[@45kittyboo]

I just adopted a chihuahua and she stares at me all the time ❤❤until I told her that I would never give her up ❤

[@firethetruth82]

I love my big baby boy Max Had him since he was 3 weeks old he is 2yrs ❤

[@dimuthdarshaka7985]

Dog stares and reads owner's insight.

[@raine2011]

I lost my baby 6 months ago, i miss her so bad. She was so funny she had a couple of different stares one was definitely that we were stupid people.

[@Reno-007]

Me and my dog play Crocodile Hunter with the kids and she’s so good about it. I’ll roll around on the ground with her using my Australian accent and her tail wags so much when we play.

[@veideleon251]

Kiki just want to go out for a walk 😅😂

[@pivy4812]

I was going to say sometime. But majority of the time when my dog is just relaxing he would just sit or lay and stare at me for the longest time while i pretend im not noticing. We would have staring contest and he would win most of the time. Id tell him he's too obsessed with me. Honestly, he makes me very happy. Sometime he stop half way while hes chewing his bully stick and check on me to see if im still sitting around the room somewhere and if i catch him while hes staring we make eye contact and its just something in his eyes that shows me how much he love me.

[@maryjennings228]

My poodle sits upright and just stares me down. He does not like me watching youtube on my cell. I love my dog!!!! Peace🌎✨️💕

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Treats !

[@welder9163]

This is off the subject, but i live near Sacramento,Ca, and at the end of the year, before they clean the pools at recreation centers for kids, they allow dog's to come swim on a Saturday for 4 hours only 5 dollars to get in. Check to see if your city has that event. Pretty fun. Another random thing is i bought an RC car for my Husky and Jack Russell, and they love chasing it and great exercise. Yes, they'll bite at it, that's why i bought a used one, lol. Maybe even a drone.

[@DoggyDrifts]

That sounds like a fantastic event in Sacramento! Thanks for letting us know-it's great to hear about dog-friendly activities like this 🐕

[@rambultruesdell3412]

The ❤❤❤❤ stare ... .. dogs and cats alike. .... ❤❤ 😊 trust ❤😊

[@DoggyDrifts]

❤️🐶❤️

[@horse.395]

I love my dogs.

[@friendofvinnie]

I miss my dog's 😢

[@user-cm9yh5lv1v]

When my uncle would come to visit, my dog Abby would wake him up and lead him to the fridge. I would catch them at the fridge, with the door open and my Uncle asking her what she wanted. More or less he explained that she wouldn't let him sleep until he gave her something good from the fridge. My other dog would steal food off the table, but was careful to leave everything undisturbed, and only go after food after some had been eaten by us. I remember so many times coming back to my plate and being surprised that I'd finished my steak or hot dog, when i thought there were a few bites left. Once cleaning my closet, I moved some totes of clothes, and found dozens of food wrappers hidden behind it.

[@johnrobinson5156]

Dogs understand me better than my children or ex

[@aaronjones9259]

❤❤❤ I'm glad I got a dog 🐕😂👍🏾👍❤️

[@StonerWatchproductions]

😂I have a Malamute husky, so I don't only get stares but yell at sometimes 😂

[@rickyclark4870]

I've raised boxers many Yr's ago raised trained and bred them people loved my dog's they were mostly a deep mohgany and potty trained along with many other tricks and behavior for indoors they have to be kept indoors... Of course.. Mine all lived for longer than they should a lot longer.. Last one I had was a male reverse brindle 14 yrs of age pretty unheard of. I have a Catacahoula now name Thea I I understand her and she does me I've worked with animals my entire life.... Dog's birds cats horse's.. Guinea pigs 😉 Thank you for sharing... *God bless you and your family*

[@DoggyDrifts]

Thank you for your kind words, and God bless you and your family too!

[@jrodgers674]

So what you are saying is WE are our dog's favorite TV show!!

[@DoggyDrifts]

Hope you enjoyed the video!🥰

[@nilsabenitez2774]

My dog stares at me when i have a sad face.

[@schlattypatty4713]

When my dog needs to go outside, she sits down and stares at me, and if she wants food, she'll do the same and whine, bark, jump on you, or start shuffling.

[@celiasuarez6485]

❤ cutie pies

[@scarynorman5397]

I got a restraining order on my Dog for staring harassment. I had the Cat serve him. We go back to court next week.

[@bluecollarlit]

You're funny.

[@yotome729]

My fur-baby always following me ftom room to room even inside the comfortroom❤❤❤ i feel like i am a mouse and he's a cursor! 🤣

[@user-kt9tl1ue9j]

I think they're wondering why we're staring at them lol

[@user-ef7dt7ld8h]

I miss lil leo he would make me happy when he would bark and play with me i miss him

[@drakenfist]

monitoring "every step you take, every move you make". I see what you did there.

[@fortuetadoe1540]

My puppy just died. Only 14 weeks old. She looked at me dearly. Yesterday she gave me this look. Today she gave me another 😭😭😭

[@DoggyDrifts]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's heartbreaking to lose such a young puppy. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time. 😢❤️

[@TimWhild]

My wife's Chihuihui is like " Oi twat, where's my ball/chew/walk". That is about the size of it 😂

[@LizekaSimunda]

I❤ dogs more than anything dogs won't betray u

[@frederick6008]

They are waiting for you to get up and give them a treat 😂

[@JessFontes-iv4jv]

My jelly bean let me know when she what's to eat or or go out to do her thing lol 😆 😅 😂 🙃

[@UndergroundIndigenousPrimate]

I`ve occasionally watched the times when dogs were so much better at Human body language than people were at using ... Human body language. Dog trainers know this and use it for training. Recognizing and using body language in a social setting is a necessary skill when your brain isn`t set-up for vocalization and you want to stay in the pack.

[@craigcarlin2918]

My dog stares at me when he wants another ice cube.

[@venom999333]

They stare at you because they love you & want you to give them a task or to play or a walk

[@crazylady3829]

Better still, learn how to communicate with them. They can tell us so much about their feelings and what they want.

[@alanwood4968]

Do you speak to your dog and listen to him.

[@Imonetone]

My dog used to beg for food at the table until I fed him one day and laid down to stare at him eat. After that, my dog never begged at the table.

[@jenniferlee6424]

🐶RIP OUR SWEET INKY. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. 2-20-24.🐶🐾😢

[@edgieamoranto977]

Yes

[@stephentaege6255]

I have a beautiful red Australian Kelpie 11 years old dusty knows if I move fingers around neck and body she knows it a giant cheeky spider🤣 she's my soul mate 👍👍🤠🦅⭐